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To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for improving support services for adopted children and families.

USA115th CongressHR-3491| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2017
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Tom Marino (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Adopted Children Act This bill expands the requirements that states must meet in order to receive adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments. Specifically, states must establish minimum training requirements for prospective adoptive parents and guardians. In addition, states must provide pre- and post-adoption services to families adopting, or obtaining legal guardianship of, children in foster care. Those services must address the specific mental health needs of adopted children, children to be adopted, and their families.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Families

Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareFamily servicesMental health

To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide incentives for improving support services for adopted children and families.

USA115th CongressHR-3491| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2017
Protecting Adopted Children Act This bill expands the requirements that states must meet in order to receive adoption and legal guardianship incentive payments. Specifically, states must establish minimum training requirements for prospective adoptive parents and guardians. In addition, states must provide pre- and post-adoption services to families adopting, or obtaining legal guardianship of, children in foster care. Those services must address the specific mental health needs of adopted children, children to be adopted, and their families.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
James R. Langevin

James R. Langevin

Democratic Representative

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (5)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Tom Marino (Republican)Trent Franks (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Families

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareFamily servicesMental health